advanced data protection

While I initially created a thread here on MacRumors with the problem I was experiencing before I figured out that Advanced Data Protection was causing it, my ongoing efforts at fixing this have been unsuccessful, so I wanted to post a proper, dedicated thread for visibility and reference for...

Hello! After I have remove my last old iOS-devices from my account I wanted to activate the Advanced Data Protection. Unfortunately Apples system tells me I need to upgrade two Windows devices before I can finish the activation. What I do not understand is, that I use the lates iTunes version...

Important warning for those downgrading back to iOS 16.5/16.5.1!** Hey all, just wanted to share this in hopes no one else runs in to this major issue. I’ll try to keep this as short as possible. On Wednesday, I decided to update my iPhone 14 Pro max to iOS 17 beta for a quick look at what’s...

I’m trying to find the answer to a very specific question. I’m hoping someone who has already turn on Advanced Data Protection, and has the appropriate hardware, can physically test this and confirm. What happens when you try to log into the App Store (on iOS or macOS) on an older device (e.g...

All my devices are updated to the latest macOS/iOS versions, but I get an error that my Windows laptop is preventing the upgrade. The only thing that is running on Windows are the two new preview apps - Apple TV and Apple Music. I dont care much for those apps on my work Windows laptop, but I...

I’ve been trying to set up Advanced Data Protection, but when I attempt to add my wife as a recovery contact, I get the error, “Cannot Add [name], You can only add contacts who are using iMessage.” She does use iMessage and it is enabled and working fine. Is there a known fix or workaround for...

This feature is seemingly active / enabled within the US. Does anyone have indicators for : Why it is restricted? Managing global onboarding? Per country laws / restrictions? When it will be rolled out to other countries? I am UK, so this has my personal interest Are there likely to be...